How To Fix HRPAYFR_DSN247 - No DS entry for &1 period matching the selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_DSN - Message class for DSN

• Message number: 247

• Message text: No DS entry for &1 period matching the selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_DSN247 - No DS entry for &1 period matching the selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_DSN247 indicates that there is no data selection (DS) entry for the specified period that matches the selection criteria in the payroll process. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly when dealing with French payroll.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that there is no payroll data available for the specified period. This could be due to:
  
  The payroll run for that period has not been executed.
  The payroll data has not been correctly saved or posted.
  The selection criteria used in the payroll run do not match any existing records.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria specified in the payroll run may not correspond to any existing entries in the database. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect date ranges.
  Filters that exclude all relevant records.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that prevent the system from finding the relevant data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Run: Verify if the payroll run for the specified period has been executed. If not, you need to run the payroll for that period.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Double-check the selection criteria used in the payroll run. Ensure that the date ranges and filters are set correctly to include the relevant employee records.
  
  
  Data Consistency: Ensure that the payroll data is consistent and has been properly saved. You can check the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay) to confirm that the data exists for the employees in question.
  
  
  Reprocess Payroll: If the payroll run was executed but data is still missing, consider reprocessing the payroll for that period. This may involve reversing the previous payroll run if it was incorrect.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll calculation) or PC00_MXX_CEDT (for payroll results) to investigate further.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, IT0008) that may contain the necessary data for payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.